Concerns that gripped the community in Detroit and the boxing world may now be easing. A court ruling has granted Ronald Hearns guardianship and conservatorship of his father, boxing legend Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hearns. The decision follows weeks of scrutiny surrounding the sporting icon after conflicting reports about financial exploitation and alleged kidnapping emerged.
In a ruling in favor of Hearns’ oldest son, Ronald, Oakland County Chief Probate Judge Daniel A. O’Brien appointed him both guardian and conservator. This gives Ronald legal authority over his father’s personal care and finances. In an effort to clarify the situation publicly, the boxing legend and his son spoke exclusively with Detroit-based WXYZ-TV.
“I want the world to know that I’m doing fine. I feel good,” Thomas Hearns said. “I just want things to just be calm and good and just move smoothly.”…